Anti-abortion advocates pointed to a dozen Republican governors who have signed anti-abortion legislation and won reelection by wide margins.
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Bomb rocks avenue in heart of Istanbul; 6 dead, dozens hurt
Authorities say a bomb has exploded on a major pedestrian avenue in the heart of Istanbul, killing six people and wounding several dozen.
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Unmanned, solar-powered U.S. space plane returns after 908 days
It hosted a service module that carried experiments for the Naval Research Laboratory, U.S. Air Force Academy and others.
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Droughts, rising seas put Cuba’s agriculture under threat
Residents are leaving the island in the highest numbers in decades.
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Gas stations in Haiti reopen for 1st time in 2 months
A gang federation known as G9 seized control of an area near a key fuel terminal in mid-September.
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Thai crocodile farmers want trade restrictions relaxed
The industry’s $200 million in annual sales plunged nearly 90% during the pandemic.
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U.N. climate talks reach halftime with key issues unresolved
Here is a look at what’s on the table at the COP27 negotiations.
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State Supreme Court wins shaped by abortion, redistricting
About $97 million was spent on state Supreme Court elections during the 2019-2020 election cycle, according to the Brennan Center.
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Applications for student loan forgiveness no longer accepted
Already, about 26 million people have applied, and 16 million applications have been approved. However, because of court rulings, none of the relief has actually gone out.
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Biden pledges U.S. will work with Southeast Asian nations
Biden’s efforts at this year’s ASEAN summit are meant to lay the groundwork for his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.